Peripherals and Computer Literacy
What are computer peripherals?
Peripherals are external devices that connect to computers to enhance their capabilities
What is a virus?
It’s a software that spreads between computers and can cause damage to data and the software.
What is an operating system?
An operating system (OS) is a program that acts as an interface between the computer and computer hardware
What is a website platform?
Its the hardware and software components that support the maintenance of a website
What is the purpose of the mouse peripheral?
It is used to move things around the screen and select things on the screen.
What is cyberspace?
It is the source that connects computers to the internet.
What are the three operating systems for Mac?
MacOS, MacOS Sierra, and MacOS Sonoma
What is a computer platform?
Manages software frameworks that are needed to run the applications on the computer.
What is a URL?
An internet address.
What is a screen name?
It is your username in a chat room and it shouldn’t give away any of your personal information.
Where is the essential part of the operating system stored?
ROM
What is a digital platform?
A digital platform is a software-based online infrastructure that facilitates user interactions and transactions.
What is the command+Z shortcut?
The purpose is to undo the previous action.
What is a pop up?
It is an ad that pops up on your computer and majority of the time it's a scam.
What is the purpose of a monitor?
It is the physical screen that displays what is on the computer.
What is a BIOS?
It is the program used to start the computer systems after it has been powered on
What is a motherboard?
The main printed circuit board in a computer.
What is troubleshooting?
Troubleshooting is used to locate a fault in a computer system and corrects the problem.
What is an example of a mac operating system?
System 8
What is the platform for PCs?
Windows